Introduction

The College of Music, among the largest in the nation, offers a comprehensive musical environment
and unlimited opportunities for the pursuit of excellence in the musical arts for talented and dedicated musicians.
The breadth of the musical experience includes the study and performance of the extended gamut of Western art
music, the music of global cultures, and the creative contributions of contemporary jazz and the
electronic/experimental media. The depth of the instruction is provided by a faculty of internationally acclaimed performers,
composers, scholars, and educators who are able to share their knowledge, skills, and insights with the next generation
of musicians, from the baccalaureate to the doctoral and artist levels. The entire program is enhanced by the
holdings of the UNT Music Library, the largest and most comprehensive collection among universities in the South
and Southwest. Graduates of the College of Music hold positions of leadership and influence throughout the nation
in the areas of concert, opera, symphony, and jazz performance, in higher education and scholarship, and in
public school music education. The College of Music, with its wealth of campus concert experiences and varied
instructional programs, is a unique asset in the cultural and intellectual life of the university community; in turn,
its effectiveness is enhanced by being part of a large, comprehensive university.

Admission Requirements

Freshman and Transfer Admission

Admission to the College of Music is contingent on clear admission to the
university.

Those students who intend to be music majors must qualify by audition on their principal
instrument or voice. Auditions are held both on and off campus during the spring semester for enrollment
the following academic year, and at new student orientation prior to registration. The student should
perform standard classical works. Prospective jazz studies majors should be prepared to audition with
both classical and jazz repertoire.

Those students unable to audition in person may submit a cassette recording representative of their
performance abilities.

If a student fails to gain unconditional admission but shows promise, the faculty may grant
conditional admission, subject to re-audition and evaluation at the end of the first semester. Permission may
be granted to take applied music at reduced credit until the audition is passed.

Auditions for acceptance as a performance major are held during the first week of each semester.

Students planning to major in composition also must submit evidence (scores, tapes) of creative ability at
or prior to registration to receive permission to enroll in composition courses.

At Freshman Orientation, students will take placement examinations in both music theory and piano.
Transfer students will take similar examinations at New Student Orientation during registration week.

Scholarships

Scholarships and service awards are available in the various performing areas, ensembles and
composition. Scholarship auditions (which also serve as entrance auditions) are held at various times during the year
as announced, both on and off campus. Applicants unable to attend any of the announced auditions may
submit tapes (cassettes preferred) with the scholarship application. Auditions for jazz scholarships are by tape
only. Scholarship recipients are expected to enroll for a full load, maintain minimum academic grade
requirements and perform in appropriate music laboratories and ensembles.

For information, dates and applications for scholarships and entrance auditions, write to: Dean, College
of Music, University of North Texas, P.O. Box 311367, Denton, TX, 76203-1367.

General Requirements for Majors

Music Fees

Music fees are charged for private music lessons, practice on university instruments, instrument
rental (only a limited number of instruments are available for rental), practice rooms and lockers. See
Tuition, Fees and Other Charges for specific fees.

All fees must be paid before instruction is given or use of facilities is permitted.

Applied Music

Study in applied music (private lessons) is identified by the categories major, concentration or
secondary. The type and amount of applied study is determined by the specific curriculum.

Applied Major study of the student's principal instrument (or voice) toward a degree in performance.

Concentration applied music study of the student's principal instrument (or voice) toward a degree
in general, choral and instrumental music, or other degree not in performance.

Secondary study of an instrument or voice in addition to the major or concentration.

Repertoire

A list of repertoire requirements at various levels of study is available from the Music Office. To
obtain a list, please specify major, concentration or secondary, and particular performance (voice, trumpet, etc.).

Juries

During each semester of required applied study, the student must pass performance
examination(s) before a jury composed of faculty members. Jury requirements are available on request from the
music office (please specify major, concentration or secondary, and particular performance voice,
trumpet, etc.).

Concert/Recital Attendance

Each student with a major in music must attend a minimum of 15 concert/recital performances
each semester for eight semesters as a graduation requirement.

Music History and Theory Lecture Series Attendance

As a graduation requirement, each undergraduate student with a declared major in music history
or music theory is expected to attend all lectures presented in the division of music history, theory
and ethnomusicology lecture series during each long semester of full-time enrollment (12 hours).

Music Laboratory

Music laboratories are an integral part of the college. Each student with a major in music participates
in laboratories each semester or summer session in residence. Exceptions must be approved by the dean. A
minimum of eight semesters is required for the bachelor's degree. Graduate students should consult the
Graduate Catalog. Credit for each laboratory is one hour a semester.

A Cappella Choir organized in 1938; composed of 45 voices; has made more than
700 appearances, including annual tours, and television and radio broadcasts; yearly performances
with major symphony orchestras; professional recordings; two European tours sponsored by the State
Department. Rehearsals: 4 hours a week.

Concert Choir organized in 1940; major performing ensemble of about 50 mixed voices;
membership may be shifted from one choir to another. Rehearsals: 4 hours a week.

Men's Chorus subsidiary organization of the
a cappella and concert choirs; membership may be shifted from one choir to another. Gives several concerts
a year. Rehearsals: 4 hours a week.

Women's Chorus subsidiary organization of the a cappella and concert choirs; membership may be
shifted from one choir to another. Gives several concerts a year. Rehearsals: 4 hours a week.

Grand Chorus required of members of the a cappella, concert and chamber choirs; includes
selected members of other choirs and additional graduate vocal music students; performs major
choral-orchestral works; more than 100 appearances with orchestras, including the Dallas, Houston,
Fort Worth and university symphonies. Rehearsals:
2 hours a week.

Symphony Orchestra composed of about
105 musicians; has appeared at state, regional and national music conventions; programs include
standard symphonic works and premieres of contemporary compositions; presents at least eight campus concerts per
year. Rehearsals: 6 hours a week.

Wind Symphony study and performance of traditional and contemporary band literature, requiring
an advanced level of performance ability. Appears by invitation at state, regional and national conventions;
annual spring tour. Rehearsals: 6 hours a week.

Symphonic Band study and performance of repertoire for the wind band. Public concerts each
semester. Rehearsals: 4 hours a week.

Concert Band study and performance of standard band repertoire. Public concerts each
semester. Rehearsals: 4 hours a week.

Marching Band offered fall semester only. Open to all students within the university who have had
high school band experience. Study and performance of the fundamentals of drill and pageantry at athletic
events. Rehearsals: 6 hours a week.

Lab Bands 20-piece jazz ensembles. Open to all university students by audition. Study and
performance of traditional and progressive repertoire. Public concerts each semester. One O'Clock Lab Band has
won numerous awards and has received Grammy nominations; toured Mexico, Europe, USSR and
Australia. Rehearsals: 4 hours a week.

Jazz Guitar composed of 15 electric guitarists, bass and drums. Open to all by audition. The
music performed is a combination of big band literature and original music which provide the student with
an opportunity to develop reading skills and section playing. Public concerts each semester. Rehearsals:
4 hours a week.

Jazz Repertory Ensemble a history-based learning and performing group dedicated to the
collection, study, preservation, and recreation of classic music from the entire history of jazz. The ensemble ranges
in number from fifteen to twenty students. The group is committed to playing only authentic compositions
and arrangements or recreations of classic recorded performances by such jazz legends as Fletcher
Henderson, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Gil Evans, and Charles Mingus.
Rehearsals: 4 hours a week.

Jazz Keyboard the repertoire is devoted primarily to electronic idioms and the reading of
notated melodic passages as well as chord symbols. Open to all by audition. Good acoustic piano technique
and improvisational skills are required. Rehearsals: 4 hours a week.

Jazz Singers mixed voices and rhythm, composed of 15 to 20 musicians. Open by audition; required
of vocal jazz majors. Jazz Singers I has appeared at numerous international conventions and records annually.

Accompanying for students majoring in piano and for students with piano concentrations who
desire proficiency in reading and accompanying.

Opera Theatre

The UNT Opera Theatre presents at least one fully mounted, major operatic production each
year, accompanied by orchestra, with scenery, costumes and lighting. Auditions are open to all students.
Those chosen for solo roles should be currently enrolled in opera theatre courses or have been enrolled previously.

Voice majors take MUEN 3040, Opera Theatre, as part of their degree requirements.

Music Achievement Examinations

Students must pass all required achievement examinations before applying for graduation.

Piano Proficiency Examination This examination is required of all students majoring in music.
To prepare for this examination, all non-keyboard majors must enroll in secondary piano MUAG
1011, 1012, 1013, 1014 or MUAS 1501 each long semester until the proficiency is passed. A list of
examination requirements for non-keyboard majors is available from the music office. Keyboard majors
and concentrations should consult the keyboard division for departmental requirements.

Voice Proficiency Examination If noted on the degree plan, the student must demonstrate knowledge
of breath control, principles of enunciation and pronunciation in singing and tone placement, and essentials
in interpretation. Examination compositions are chosen by faculty.

Instrumental Proficiency Examination This proficiency examination is for the student whose
course outline requires brass, woodwinds, strings and/or percussion class. A working knowledge of all
instruments is required.

Theory Proficiency Examination This examination must be passed by each student majoring in
music; it covers part writing, keyboard harmony, ear training and sight singing.

Concentration Proficiency Examination This examination must be passed for each concentration;
it covers applied music requirements through the third year of study.

Conducting Proficiency Examination This examination is required for students who major in
general, choral and instrumental music and who transfer conducting course work from another institution. It must
be passed prior to student teaching.

Jazz Studies Proficiency Examination This examination is required for a major in jazz studies. It
must be passed prior to enrolling in upper-level courses for the performance emphasis (MUJS 3360-3370) or
the arranging emphasis (MUJS 4610-4620).

Academic Advising

Information about academic matters is available in the main office, from the division chairs for
the various degree programs and performing instruments, and from the degree program advisers
(Music Building, Room 242 or 245). For further information, see the
College of Music Handbook.

Degree Plan

The degree plan is an official document that lists courses completed, courses to be completed,
proficiency examinations and all other requirements for a particular degree program. Each student makes a degree plan
in conference with a designated music official. Degree plans should be made by the end of the sophomore
year. Transfer students should have degree plans made during their first semester at UNT.

Programs of Study

The school offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas:

Bachelor of Arts, and

Master of Arts, both with a major in music;

Bachelor of Music with a major in general, choral and instrumental music, and

Doctor of Musical Arts, all with a major in performance and specialization in voice, keyboard or
orchestral instrument, piano pedagogy (BM), or conducting (MM, DMA);

Bachelor of Music, and

Master of Music, both with a major in jazz studies;

Bachelor of Music,

Master of Music, and

Doctor of Philosophy, all with a major in music theory; and

Bachelor of Music,

Master of Music,

Doctor of Philosophy, and

Doctor of Musical Arts, all with a major in composition.

The college offers instruction, music performance opportunities and performance organizations
to students majoring in fields outside music, arranged and assigned through the music dean. In certain
cases, music is accepted toward degree requirements in other fields. At registration the student should
secure approval from the major department chair.

Bachelor of Music

This degree may be earned with a major in (1) performance; (2) general, choral and instrumental
music; (3) composition; (4) music theory; (5) jazz studies; or (6) music history and literature.

The student who majors in performance may choose piano (performance), piano (pedagogy),
organ (performance), organ (church music), harpsichord, voice or an orchestral instrument, including
harp, classical guitar, and multiple woodwinds, as the area of choice. Four-year outlines for major programs
and specific instrumental specializations are listed below.

Each student should secure from the music office or adviser the eight-semester outline for the
chosen major.

Instruction in each area is designed to train students for public performance and teaching in schools
or private studios, to prepare them for passing barrier examinations, to develop them culturally, to
develop musicianship and technical proficiency, to strengthen sight-reading and the ability to assimilate
music without guidance, and to prepare them for participation in church services, orchestras, ensemble groups
or graduate work. The curriculum for general, choral and instrumental music majors also leads to
teacher certification by the state of Texas. Instruction is given on both group and individual bases.

Degree Requirements

Candidates for the Bachelor of Music must meet the following requirements.

1. Hours for the Degree: Completion of a minimum of 139 total semester hours (143 for Music
Theory; 144 for Performance: Voice; 142 for Jazz Studies: Performance-Vocal; 132 for Performance:
Orchestral Instruments); 42 hours must be advanced.

4. Major Requirements: Major of 34-63 hours in music in a prescribed field, depending on the
program. See specific degree plan for exact hours.

5. Minor: Minor of 18 hours minimum, 6 of which must be advanced. See specific degree plan for
required minor.

6. Electives: See individual major.

7. Other Course Requirements: See individual major.

8. Other Requirements:

Theory Proficiency Examination.

Piano Proficiency Examination.

Other proficiency examinations as required in specific programs. See individual major.

Participation in a music laboratory (MULB) each semester in residence, with a minimum of eight
semesters.

General Academic Requirements

Completion of University Core Curriculum

(47-55 hours). See "University Core Curriculum Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog. Some courses required on degree plans may be used to fulfill requirements under the Visual and
Performing Arts and Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies categories of the core.

Completion of College of Music Core Curriculum (40 hours): music theory, 14 hours; music history
and literature, 12 hours; music laboratory, 8 hours; secondary instrument, 4 hours; conducting,

2 hours.

Completion of major program requirements and electives (see below), for a total of 132-143 hours.

General academic requirements for all music majors include completion of courses in the
University Core Curriculum, which, together with other program requirements, total 132-143 hours. Consult the
degree outlines for the various programs and the list of courses to satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements
available from the degree program adviser.

Majors in general, choral and instrumental music also must satisfy specific Teacher Certification
course requirements, most of which are included in the Core Curriculum (consult the degree outline). In addition
to developmental reading, music theory, music history and literature, performance, conducting, and
music laboratory requirements, a general, choral and instrumental music major must complete 18 hours
of professional education that include 6 hours of music education courses to complete the course
requirement of 139 hours.

3. Preparation of two programs of representative works from classic, romantic and contemporary styles.
The equivalent of one-half recital must be given the junior year and a full recital in the senior year.

Multiple Woodwinds

Sixteen hours are required in one principal (major) instrument and 4 hours in each of the remaining
four (concentration) woodwind instruments for a total of 32 hours.

Major in Performance

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser
each semester for help with program decisions and
enrollment.

See "Bachelor of Music, Degree Requirements" and "Major in Performance, General Requirements
for Majors in Performance" above.

Those students who choose a keyboard or guitar concentration must take the secondary
voice/instrument appropriate to the intended teaching area and qualify for participation in the appropriate music
laboratory (see section on "Graduation Requirements").

Supplemental Information for the BM with a Major in General, Choral and Instrumental
Music (Teaching Certification)

This program is designed to prepare students for entry into the music teaching profession and
related career areas. The curriculum emphasizes public school teacher competencies in music
performance, literature and pedagogy. This degree program also leads to Texas teacher certification in all-level music.

Students majoring in general, choral and instrumental music must minor in education and complete
a minimum of 12 hours of applied music in one concentration and 4 hours in the secondary applied field.

The curriculum is designed to develop teacher knowledge and skills as a public school general
music teacher, choral director, band director or orchestra director. It is recommended that the student's
applied music concentration be appropriate to the intended teaching specialty (voice for the general music
and choral areas, and band/orchestral instrument for the instrumental areas). Those students who choose
a keyboard or guitar concentration must take the secondary voice/instrument appropriate to the
intended teaching area and qualify for participation in the appropriate music laboratory (see subsequent
section, "Graduation Requirements").

When the student has completed the 12-semester-hour requirement in the applied concentration,
the Applied Music Examining Committee in the student's area of concentration decides if any additional
hours are required.

Admission to Teacher Education

Students apply formally after completing 60 semester hours with a minimum grade point average
of 2.75, including the following courses: MUTH 1380-1390, 1480-1490, 2380-2390 and 2480-2490;
MUMH 1600 and MUAC 1500 level; 12 hours of English; PSCI 1040-1050; HIST 2610-2620; 3 hours of
computer science; 3 hours of mathematics; and 6-8 hours of laboratory science (may include PHYS 1250).
Students must present an acceptable score on the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) test. See College
of Education section for further information about admission to teacher education.

Student Teaching Program

The student must meet the following requirements prior to student teaching.

1. College of Music: completion of MUED 3100, 3200, 4103 or 4109 and 4203 or 4209; MUAG 3800
and 3820 or 3870; 7 hours selected from MUAG 1102-1202, 1117, 1121-1221, 1224, 1125-1225, 1905,
1906, 1907, 1909, and MUED 1103, with a minimum grade of C in each course and an overall 2.75 grade
point average.

2. College of Education: students must complete the requirements of the state of Texas for teacher
certification as listed in the College of Education, including 12 hours of courses and student teaching: EDEE
3320 and 4105, and EDSE 3800 and 4108.

3. The student must be within 6 semester hours of completing other required course work in music.

4. By midterm of the semester prior to student teaching, the student must file student-teaching
application forms.

2. All students whose applied music concentration is in piano or organ participate a minimum of
two semesters in MULB 1811, Accompanying, with remaining laboratories to be in their intended teaching
area (as shown above in 1) each semester in residence.

Major in Composition

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser
each semester for help with program decisions and
enrollment.

Graduation Requirements

1. Composition degree candidates must arrange performances and keep records of works completed
and performed, including a major recital during the senior year. Senior recital and records are reviewed
by composition faculty, who may recommend additional work.

2. Completion of laboratory requirements of eight semesters, four of which must be in band, orchestra
or choir. Any deviation must be approved by the music dean.

3. Candidates must complete 12 hours and the Concentration Proficiency Examination in the
principal instrument or voice.

Major in Theory

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser
each semester for help with program decisions and
enrollment.

Note:

Theory major candidates must complete MUTH 1380, 1480, 1390, 1490, 2380, 2480, 2390 and
2490 with a B average and no grade lower than C and must complete all remaining theory courses with no
grade lower than B: MUTH 3410, 3420, 3510, 3520, 3550, 4370, 4520, and 4920; MUCP 4330, 4340 and 4510.

Candidates must complete 12 hours and pass the Concentration Proficiency Examination in the
major instrument.

Major in Jazz Studies

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser
each semester for help with program decisions and
enrollment.

Students majoring in jazz studies must qualify for admission to the applied concentration program
for their instrument. They also must qualify by audition for participation in MULB 1808, 1817, 1818, 1819
or 1820 Jazz Lab.

In all jazz courses, candidates must maintain at least a B average with no grade lower than C.
MUJS 1360, 1361, 1370, 1371, 3610, 3620, 4610 and 4620 require at least a grade of B.

To fulfill the laboratory requirements for graduation, instrumental students must complete at least
six semesters in any jazz lab and two semesters in MULB other than lab band.

A senior recital is required. For more complete information, see the
Jazz Studies Handbook, available from the Jazz Studies Office, Music Building, Room 284.

Major in Jazz Studies

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser
each semester for help with program decisions and
enrollment.

Students majoring in jazz studies must qualify for admission to the applied concentration program
for their instrument. They also must qualify by audition for participation in MULB 1808, 1817, 1818, 1819
or 1820 Jazz Lab.

In all jazz courses, candidates must maintain at least a B average with no grade lower than C.
MUJS 1360, 1361, 1370, 1371, 2360, 2370, 3360 and 3370 require at least a grade of B.

To fulfill the laboratory requirements for graduation, instrumental students must complete at least
six semesters in any jazz lab and two semesters in MULB other than lab band.

A senior recital is required. For more complete information, see the
Jazz Studies Handbook, available from the Jazz Studies Office, Music Building, Room 284.

Major in Jazz Studies

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser
each semester for help with program decisions and
enrollment.

Students majoring in jazz studies with a specialization in vocal performance must qualify for
admission to the applied concentration program in voice.

In all jazz courses, candidates must maintain at least a B average with no grade lower than C.
MUJS 1360, 1361, 1370, 1371, 2360, 2370, 3120 and 4120 require at least a grade of B.

To fulfill the laboratory requirements for graduation, vocal jazz students must qualify by audition
for participation in MULB 1820, Jazz Singers for four semesters and in some other choral lab for four
semesters.

A senior recital is required. For more complete information, see the
Jazz Studies Handbook, available from the Jazz Studies Office, Music Building, Room 284.

Major in Music History and Literature

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser
each semester for help with program decisions and
enrollment.

Students majoring in this field must complete MUMH 1600, 3500 and 3510 with no grade lower than
B, and a B average must be earned in remaining music history and literature courses.

Candidates must complete 12 hours and the Concentration Proficiency Examination in the
principal instrument or voice. Four hours of laboratory and four hours of Collegium Musicum are required to
meet the College of Music laboratory requirements.

Two years of study of a single foreign language, either French or German, is required.

Bachelor of Arts

For information on the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music, see the College of Arts
and Sciences section of the catalog.

Minor in Music

For a first minor in music, students must complete a minimum of 18 hours, 6 of which must be
advanced, representing theory, applied music and music history.

Although there are alternate choices, MUMH 3000 and 3010 are designed to fulfill both the
music history and advanced hours requirements.

Teacher Certification

Requirements for all-level music certification are included in the requirements for the BM with a
major in general, choral and instrumental music (see above). To receive a secondary teaching certificate,
BA candidates must complete student-teaching proficiency examinations in conducting, instruments or
voice, and Piano Proficiency and Theory Proficiency Examinations.

Consult the College of Music and the College of Education for further requirements.

Graduate degrees and majors in music are listed above under Programs of Study. For information
on graduate programs in music, consult the Director of Graduate Studies in Music and the
Graduate Catalog.

Artist Certificate in Music Performance

The Artist Certificate is a nondegree program providing an intensive, two-year study in music
performance and related music studies. Intended for exceptionally gifted and accomplished performers
seeking professional careers as concert soloists, the highly selective program is limited to one percent of the
total enrollment of the College of Music. To apply for the program, submit a letter of application and resume
of musical accomplishments to: Dr. Thomas Clark, Associate Dean, College of Music, University of
North Texas, P.O. Box 311367, Denton TX 76l203-1367.

Center for Experimental Music and Intermedia

The Center for Experimental Music and Intermedia provides extensive instructional, research,
and performance facilities for composers, researchers, and presenters of computer music and
intermedia compositions. It also presents the annual CEMI Event Series featuring computer music and
intermedia works created at the University of North Texas and elsewhere, and supports an ongoing program
of professional composer residencies. The advanced studio facilities of the division of composition studies
are utilized for electroacoustic composition, software synthesis, algorithmic composition, intermedia
composition, MIDI applications, computer music notation, digital sampling and resynthesis, and other
computer music applications.